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Even his mortal enemy, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, referred to him as "The Greatest Samurai in the East." Tadakatsu wore a helmet adorned with deer antlers, ensuring that he was always a recognizable figure on the field of battle. His spear was named Tonbo-Giri, or Dragonfly Cutter, because it was said that the tip of the spear was so sharp that a dragonfly that landed on it was cut in two. ...

Jedruzek, Tomasz (aka- Morano - King in North

m Fighters m Bard Battle A piece I did back in 2012 for Medieval Warfare Magazine. I'm not steeped in German Medieval history but I believe Worringen was one of many battles fought amongst Germans and men of the "Low Count

fantasy-art-engine: “Pikesman by Liao C.

Cher is back on the charts with ‘Woman’s World’

Not explicitly Norse but the Celtic chooser of the slain? Sounds like a Valkyrie to me.The Morrigan - Shape-shifting Celtic goddess of War, Fate and Death. Story in "The GODDESSES / Psychology of Female Power"